Many studies have shown the association between maternal prenatal smoking and a child’s externalizing disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it is uncertain wheth… [+1600 chars]
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is asking parents to look out for signs of jaundice in children following higher than usual rates of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children, with no obvious … [+1914 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers examined the relationship between avocado consumption and cardiovascular events. </li><li>They found that eating 2 or more servings of avocado per week is linked to 16% fewer card… [+6078 chars]
As the world continues to reiterate that "COVID-19 is not over" in the third year of the pandemic, another strange and rather highly communicable disease is spreading among the deer population in Can… [+4792 chars]
The researchers, led by Nicole Brackett, PhD, of biotech firm InBio in Charlottesville, VA, found that Fel d 1 was a viable candidate for gene deletion, showing that CRISPR can be used as a potential… [+2735 chars]
European health agencies said that the fourth dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, also known as a second booster shot, is currently only being considered for people who are immunocompromised or over 8… [+3805 chars]
A new UBC study found that people who regularly use erectile dysfunction (ED) medications such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, and Stendra have an 85 per cent increased risk of developing one of three se… [+1666 chars]
A "shroom craze" may get even wilder after a new study that suggests a psychedelic drug found in some mushrooms may have protective benefits against addiction. Harvard University researchers found o… [+4650 chars]
This story idea came from audience members, like you, who got in touch with us. Send us all of your questions about COVID-19. We are listening: covid@cbc.ca. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC… [+9197 chars]
<ul><li>Among the most difficult types of breast cancer to treat is triple-negative breast cancer.</li><li>New research suggests that cardamonin the compound found in the spice cardamom may help faci… [+5093 chars]
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) The spread of a bird flu that is deadly to poultry raises the grisly question of how farms manage to quickly kill and dispose of millions of chickens and turkeys. It's a chore that … [+5336 chars]
THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Serum sodium in the upper part of normal range is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, according to a study published online March 29 in th… [+1441 chars]
